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What Causes Sharp Pain Near The Rib Cage?

My husband has sudden onset, sharp pain located on his left side near his ribs ribs. It only hurts when he moves or breathes heavy. Seems like a possible muscle strain however he does not remember doing anything to cause it. Should I take him to the emergency room?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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You complain that you have pain near rib cage area.Sometime overload may cause muscular strain.

First if pain is very severe than you can take analgesic for pain relief.

Take proper rest. if this pain is because of muscular strain than it relief by rest only.

Avoid smoking.
Mostly this is muscular strain. Still there is pain is present than chest x ray can done for further diagnosis.

In muscular strain try to immobilization the ribcage area by bandages. Take proper rest.
Avoid more exertion .

Still symptoms are present than you can consent physiotherapy according to doctor 's suggetion.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Pain Near The Rib Cage?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You complain that you have pain near rib cage area.Sometime overload may cause muscular strain. First if pain is very severe than you can take analgesic for pain relief. Take proper rest. if this pain is because of muscular strain than it relief by rest only. Avoid smoking. Mostly this is muscular strain. Still there is pain is present than chest x ray can done for further diagnosis. In muscular strain try to immobilization the ribcage area by bandages. Take proper rest. Avoid more exertion . Still symptoms are present than you can consent physiotherapy according to doctor s suggetion. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thanks.